Nashville Auto Accident Attorney Reports On Fatal Nashville Roadway Departure Crash
Nashville Roadway Departure Crash
The other day there was a fatal accident on I-40 in Nashville. From accident reconstruction it appears that the 57-year-old woman was driving on I-40 in downtown Nashville when for some reason her vehicle swerved to the left, ran off the road and smashed into a guardrail. Unfortunately for her, she chose not to wear her seatbelt and she died at the scene.
As an experienced Nashville automobile accident attorney we know that these crashes are referred to as “Roadway Departure Crashes” (RDCs). The Federal Highway Administration defines a RDC as a non-intersection crash that occurs when a vehicle crosses an edge line or a centerline, or otherwise leaves the traveled way.
According to the Federal Highway Administration roadway departure crashes are frequently severe and account for the majority of highway fatalities. In 2008, there were 19,794 fatal roadway departure crashes resulting in 22,080 fatalities, which was 53 percent of the fatal crashes in the United States.
Metro Nashville Police think that there was a second vehicle involved and are asking any citizen with information about this crash to call Metro Traffic.
If you are the victim of a Nashville or Tennessee automobile accident we urge you to contact our car accident attorneys today for a free consultation. When you hire an auto accident attorney from Phillip Miller & Associates, you’re getting a qualified and dedicated lawyer. Details about our attorneys and staff can be found by viewing our website at www.seriousinjury.com where you can get to know the men and women who will be looking out for your best interest.
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